Category Archives: Land Ownership by Foreigners

According to Thai law, foreigners, (or most cases the company with 100% foreign ownership) in general are prohibited from owning freehold land in Thailand.  However, there are a few exceptions to this. Leasehold.  Foreigners may hold total leasehold interest in land and house leases.  The Thai lease law allows a 30-year maximum lease period, with […]

According to Section 86 of the Land Code, a foreigner may purchase land in Thailand only by virtue of the provision of a treaty providing him with the right to own immovable property. Obtaining such acquisition is subject to the provision of the Land Code and the Ministerial Regulations issued under the Code, and the […]